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Friday 20 February 2026

US-backed Gaza committee starts recruiting police, draws 2,000 applicants, officials say

US-backed Gaza committee starts recruiting police, draws 2,000 applicants, officials say

Pakistan, US sign cooperation framework on Roosevelt Hotel

Pakistan, US sign cooperation framework on Roosevelt Hotel

PM holds informal meetings with global leaders in Washington

PM holds informal meetings with global leaders in Washington

Naqvi orders full support for national hockey team amid PHF crisis

Naqvi orders full support for national hockey team amid PHF crisis

King Charles’ brother Andrew arrested over misconduct relating to Epstein

King Charles’ brother Andrew arrested over misconduct relating to Epstein

HEC makes AI education mandatory in universities

HEC makes AI education mandatory in universities

Zimbabwe humble Sri Lanka ahead of Super Eights in T20 World Cup

Zimbabwe humble Sri Lanka ahead of Super Eights in T20 World Cup

Pakistan summons Afghan envoy over Bajaur terror attack

Pakistan summons Afghan envoy over Bajaur terror attack

Significant progress in Imran Khan’s eye treatment, sources say

Significant progress in Imran Khan’s eye treatment, sources say

Ishaq Dar, Indonesian minister discuss Palestine, bilateral ties

Ishaq Dar, Indonesian minister discuss Palestine, bilateral ties

Shehbaz backs Gaza statehood at Trump-led peace forum

Shehbaz backs Gaza statehood at Trump-led peace forum

PM says durable peace hinges on sovereign Palestinian state; Trump hails Pakistan ties, claims May 2025 ceasefire saved millions

Trump pledges $10bn for Gaza, vows lasting peace at Washington summit

Trump pledges $10bn for Gaza, vows lasting peace at Washington summit

Trump presses Iran to make ‘meaningful’ deal, appears to set 10-day deadline

Trump presses Iran to make ‘meaningful’ deal, appears to set 10-day deadline

Four terrorists killed in Lakki Marwat operation: ISPR

Four terrorists killed in Lakki Marwat operation: ISPR

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

Basant returns to Lahore after 25 years with colour and celebration

Basant returns to Lahore after 25 years with colour and celebration

Suicide bomber attacks mosque in Tarlai, Islamabad

Suicide bomber attacks mosque in Tarlai, Islamabad

68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles

68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles

Gul Plaza: Fire, fear and forgotten safety

Gul Plaza: Fire, fear and forgotten safety

Winter storm spreads across United States

Winter storm spreads across United States

Nominees for 98th Oscars announced

Nominees for 98th Oscars announced

India to make Rafale jets with France in boost to defence ties, Macron says

India to make Rafale jets with France in boost to defence ties, Macron says

Karachi airport upgrades to A380-capable 4F runway

Karachi airport upgrades to A380-capable 4F runway

Who will triumph at the BAFTAs? ‘Hamnet’ has the home advantage

Who will triumph at the BAFTAs? ‘Hamnet’ has the home advantage

Life & Style

Who will triumph at the BAFTAs? ‘Hamnet’ has the home advantage

Who will triumph at the BAFTAs? ‘Hamnet’ has the home advantage

Who will triumph at the BAFTAs? ‘Hamnet’ has the home advantage

Who will triumph at the BAFTAs? ‘Hamnet’ has the home advantage

Taylor Swift named best-selling artist of the year for sixth time

Taylor Swift named best-selling artist of the year for sixth time

Naila Raja breaks silence after marriage to Imad Wasim amid online backlash

Naila Raja breaks silence after marriage to Imad Wasim amid online backlash

Apple set to unveil iPhone 17e on March 4 as leaks point to modest upgrades

Apple set to unveil iPhone 17e on March 4 as leaks point to modest upgrades

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan hospitalised in Mumbai, in ICU

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan hospitalised in Mumbai, in ICU

Gordon Ramsay opens up about parenting regrets in new netflix docuseries

Gordon Ramsay opens up about parenting regrets in new netflix docuseries

Sports

Naqvi orders full support for national hockey team amid PHF crisis

Naqvi orders full support for national hockey team amid PHF crisis

Zimbabwe humble Sri Lanka ahead of Super Eights in T20 World Cup

Zimbabwe humble Sri Lanka ahead of Super Eights in T20 World Cup

PHF president resigns, captain banned for two years

PHF president resigns, captain banned for two years

Technology

HEC makes AI education mandatory in universities

HEC makes AI education mandatory in universities

PTA set to hold 5G spectrum auction on March 10

PTA set to hold 5G spectrum auction on March 10

Apple set to unveil iPhone 17e on March 4 as leaks point to modest upgrades

Apple set to unveil iPhone 17e on March 4 as leaks point to modest upgrades

Business

Karachi airport upgrades to A380-capable 4F runway

Karachi airport upgrades to A380-capable 4F runway

Nestle to sell ice cream businesses as new CEO slims down group

Nestle to sell ice cream businesses as new CEO slims down group

Gold prices climb in global and local markets

Gold prices climb in global and local markets

World

Trump presses Iran to make ‘meaningful’ deal, appears to set 10-day deadline

Trump presses Iran to make ‘meaningful’ deal, appears to set 10-day deadline

US-backed Gaza committee starts recruiting police, draws 2,000 applicants, officials say

US-backed Gaza committee starts recruiting police, draws 2,000 applicants, officials say

India to make Rafale jets with France in boost to defence ties, Macron says

India to make Rafale jets with France in boost to defence ties, Macron says

Health

FIA busts fake medicines factory in Karachi

FIA busts fake medicines factory in Karachi

Chikungunya virus now poses risk across much of Europe, study warns

Chikungunya virus now poses risk across much of Europe, study warns

Ramazan fasting may boost health and longevity, say doctors

Ramazan fasting may boost health and longevity, say doctors

PKLI completes 500 robotic surgeries, marks major medical milestone

PKLI completes 500 robotic surgeries, marks major medical milestone

Medicine shortages ease as 80% of unavailable drugs return after price deregulation

Medicine shortages ease as 80% of unavailable drugs return after price deregulation

Meningitis vaccine now mandatory for international travelers

Meningitis vaccine now mandatory for international travelers

WHO says one person dead from Nipah virus in Bangladesh

WHO says one person dead from Nipah virus in Bangladesh

Measles outbreak claims child’s life in Kandhkot

Measles outbreak claims child’s life in Kandhkot

California doctor is first to face private lawsuit under Texas abortion drug ban

California doctor is first to face private lawsuit under Texas abortion drug ban

Spain performs world-first face transplant from assisted dying donor

Spain performs world-first face transplant from assisted dying donor

Crime & Court

FIA busts fake medicines factory in Karachi

FIA busts fake medicines factory in Karachi

Five-year-old boy’s murder solved in Lahore, father arrested

Five-year-old boy’s murder solved in Lahore, father arrested

Panel formed after Lahore Medical College student’s suicide

Panel formed after Lahore Medical College student’s suicide

2 killed after militants attack customs office in Dera Ismail Khan

2 killed after militants attack customs office in Dera Ismail Khan

Environment

Heavy rain and hail lash Karachi areas

Heavy rain and hail lash Karachi areas

Heavy rain, hail and snow lash Quetta and Balochistan; flood risks rise

Heavy rain, hail and snow lash Quetta and Balochistan; flood risks rise

Morocco residents begin returning to northwest as flood waters recede

Morocco residents begin returning to northwest as flood waters recede

Karachi braces for rain, thunderstorm tomorrow

Karachi braces for rain, thunderstorm tomorrow

Opinion

Sindh progress: Navigating between achievements and frustrations

Sindh progress: Navigating between achievements and frustrations

How reliability became the measure of trust

How reliability became the measure of trust

When Karachi’s tragedies become a stage

When Karachi’s tragedies become a stage

Humanity lost in the lens during tragic incidents

Humanity lost in the lens during tragic incidents

Gul Plaza: A night of fire, fear, and forgotten safety

Gul Plaza: A night of fire, fear, and forgotten safety

Recommended

Who will triumph at the BAFTAs? ‘Hamnet’ has the home advantage

Who will triumph at the BAFTAs? ‘Hamnet’ has the home advantage

Punjab govt launches major school reforms to outperform private institutions

Punjab govt launches major school reforms to outperform private institutions

Gold prices climb in global and local markets

Gold prices climb in global and local markets

PHF president resigns, captain banned for two years

PHF president resigns, captain banned for two years

Putin meets Cuban foreign minister in Moscow, says US restrictions are ‘unacceptable’

Putin meets Cuban foreign minister in Moscow, says US restrictions are ‘unacceptable’

Programs

Spot Light with Munizae Jahangir

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NHQ with Faheem Khan

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